Ladakh Monastery Tour

The Ladakh region has many Tibetan Buddhist monasteries, established by Ladakhi kings and Buddhist saints. Embark on a 6-night, 7-day Ladakh Monastery Tour, exploring vibrant monasteries such as Takthok, Hemis, Chemrey, and Ri Dzong, with a special focus on the rich and massive Hemis Monastery. Day two includes a visit to Choglamsar (SOS Village) for an in-depth experience of Tibetan culture.

Highlights of the trip:

Hilltop Monastery in Sabu
The famous Hemis Monastery
Phyang Sightseeing
Achi Gompa Temple Complex
Visit to Lamayuru Monastery

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Leh (Arrival)

On arrival at Leh Airport, our tour representative will meet you and assist you in a smooth transfer to the hotel. The day has been kept free for orientation. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Visit Sabu Gompa and SOS Village from Leh

The morning is free to rest. In the afternoon, head to Sabu, about 8 kilometers from Leh, on a hill overlooking the Indus Valley. On return visit SOS Village (Choglamsar), known for its Tibetan culture and Central Institute of Buddhist Studies. Explore the Tibetan library, handicraft shop, restaurant, medical center, golf course, and polo ground.

Day 3: Leh via Takthok to Chemrey to visit Hemis Monasteries

Start the morning with a visit to Takthok Gompa, built by Guru Padmasambhava in the 8th century. Continue to Chemrey Gompa, built in 1644 AD, and then to Hemis Gompa, one of the famous monasteries of Ladakh, known for the annual festival Hemis Tsechu. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 4: Leh to Phyang (17 km/30 min) to Basgo (27 km/45 min) to Alchi (24 km/45 min)

After breakfast, journey to Alchi, visiting Phyang Gompa on the way. Explore Basgo and its medieval history. In the afternoon, visit Alchi Gompa, a temple complex that is a blend of Indian and Kashmiri architecture. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 5: Alchi to RI Dzong to Lamayuru (57 km/2 hrs)

On the way to Lamayuru, visit the less-visited Ri Dzong Gompa, established around 1840. Continue to the 11th-century Lamayuru Monastery, home to the legend of Arhat Madhyantika. Stay overnight in a hotel.

Day 6: Lamayuru to Leh (126 km/4 hrs)

Drive back to Leh for lunch, afternoon is free for entertainment. Stay overnight at the hotel.

Day 7: Leh

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Tour Inclusion

Wildlife and Environmental Fee
Meals : Only 5 Breakfast and 5 dinner
All ex- Leh, transfers in dedicated and exclusive private vehicle ( Xylo / Scorpio NAC). All the sight-seeing and transfers as per the itinerary given above. Includes driver expenses, parking & toll charges and road taxes
Accommodation for 5 nights in properties & room categories specified in the itinerary given above. 1 room on double sharing basis with breakfast and dinner at every place for 2 adults. Please inform us of any special needs like a single room or extension plans
Airport pick up and drop included
Inner line permits for Nubra valley and Pangong
All tours and transfers by Personal Car is included

5% GST
Any F&B other than specified meals in the itinerary
Transportation is not on disposal basis. It is strictly as per the programme, any extra running will be charges extra
Entry fee to museum, monasteries, parks, etc
Any kind of insurance.
To and from hometown
River rafting, camel ride, shikara ride & any recreational activities.
Personal tips, gratuities, laundry, Medical expenses and etc.
Anything not specifically mentioned in Cost Includes
Any Change is plan or loss of property or life due to conditions unforeseen like Flood, Earthquake, Political Disturbance, etc.